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Staff said the package focuses on “low hanging fruit” — clarifications and additions to Table A of permitted and exception uses across zoning districts. Key items discussed included:

- Confined feeding operations (CFO/CAFOs): Staff proposed adding combined/confined feeding operations and equine stables and training to the agricultural uses list. Commissioners and members of the public discussed whether listing confined feeding operations as a permitted agricultural use reduces local notice and hearing opportunities. Staff said the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the state permitting process already require public notice for large animal feeding operations and that counties historically have treated them as agricultural uses; a board member and other speakers urged greater transparency, suggesting two separate exception categories for smaller confined feeding operations (CFOs) and larger confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to acknowledge differing environmental impacts and setbacks.

- Wedding and commercial venues: The draft would add “commercial venue” (including weddings) to the table and define it to exclude state‑defined mass gatherings (the state definition cited in discussion was 5,000 or more people), allowing the county to treat wedding venues as a specific use and apply standards for parking, lighting and noise while distinguishing them from very large mass gathering events.

- Shooting ranges: Staff proposed adding public and private shooting ranges as identified uses rather than leaving them only as legal nonconforming operations. Commissioners discussed locating new ranges in appropriate districts, and several members recommended moving certain shooting‑range entries into exception uses so the board can review them in context of nearby residences and safety concerns.

- Industrial uses and agricultural product processing: The draft adds agricultural product processing as a permitted use in certain industrial districts (to reflect facilities such as regional co‑ops). Commissioners debated whether some forms of processing — for example rendering facilities — should be exception uses requiring additional review because of odor, waste handling and other impacts.

- Emerging industries (battery production, carbon sequestration): Commissioners flagged battery manufacturing and carbon‑sequestration facilities as uses that may require special oversight (fire safety, hazardous materials). Staff suggested treating these as exception uses to allow site‑specific review and to give fire and other emergency services a chance to weigh in.

- Wineries/distilleries: Commissioners discussed whether small on‑farm wineries or distilleries should be added as exception uses because of possible traffic, noise and special event activity; an example was cited where a winery previously operated under a home‑based business approval.

- Cargo containers and prefabricated buildings: The draft refines rules for permanent and temporary cargo containers, proposes screening and color requirements for non‑industrial districts and suggested relaxing color requirements in industrial districts or when containers are fully screened. Commissioners discussed how converted containers used as residences or barns would be regulated (treated as a residence or accessory structure, not as cargo storage) and added that temporary containers placed for construction should be given a short grace period to obtain a permit.

- Occupancy permits and fences: Staff recommended clarifying occupancy‑permit practices — occupancy certificates are issued on request and staff checks setbacks and site compliance — and removing temporary occupancy permits that staff said are not used. Commissioners debated whether to require permits for fences (to help prevent fences in utility easements or across drainage tiles) and whether exemptions should apply for agricultural fences; supporters said a permit could prevent future disputes and noncompliant installations, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement and unintended outcomes such as narrow maintenance strips between adjacent fences.

Staff said this was the first of several monthly “small bites” of ordinance changes; commissioners asked staff to revise language, add state definitions by reference where helpful (for example mass gathering), and return with updated text. The commission did not adopt amendments at the meeting but directed staff to prepare revised language for future hearings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 Plan Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners reviewed the first “bite” of proposed zoning ordinance cleanups and debated whether to list confined feeding operations as permitted uses, add wedding venues, address shooting ranges, clarify industrial/ag product processing, and change rules for cargo containers, occupancy permits and fence permits.","taxTitle","Kosciusko County, Indiana","taxId",51037,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525758,"Commission recommends vacation of unopened Thornburg subdivision right‑of‑way to county commissioners",282,806000,1088000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c&start=806&end=1088","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c/thumbnail_806000.jpg","/articles/6525758/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Commission-recommends-vacation-of-unopened-Thornburg-subdivision-rightofway-to-county-commissioners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525758-0247dfd5059a8d86396a78a6e7b09e1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447724&Signature=KJm42Za72S7ajxkT34uFmk~uZy8XYVBZNatk0QfSS7zBZRBLX4mzXoUvGHyXB6iIJxtBIvnhO9oFyHNWKD~2Vg4qjVUZOT30AJWsBmN32GkYqJTQ5IT6f8j6Ec67ljPhYgT-kk75Nop44haZHbr~kqQjCDL2QBFXWXSpU9T-GHY0QczJ8ZeHva8RQ-GwkO7pIST1~JKfvaXxaf7bqNe9wcQCbfSEIPI7kWBtgADPUiOMqHJEq4XbR3bnfIlKLfemuK83uhY6wFNDQgGU~8OvbXMecotvpPWJhtZk4MBRwQQFa6KwZDkll5z1bMVATef36x0KIh-liDHE2FaHliz8fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the county commissioners vacate approximately 600 feet of an unimproved 50‑foot platted right‑of‑way within the Thornburg subdivision (Vacation 2025‑3 for Bogart).

Staff said the platted right‑of‑way dated to the subdivision’s original design when a small grass airport (Wallasea Airport) existed nearby. Most of the adjacent lots are now under common ownership; in several places buildings or a barn encroach into the unopened right‑of‑way. The petitioners propose vacating the unopened way so that affected tracks can be combined and no lots remain landlocked. Staff noted access to parcels at the far eastern end will be preserved for owners not included in the vacation.

Steve Snyder, representing the petitioners, described the request as a family‑led cleanup that eliminates an unused platted way blocked by vegetation and structures. Commissioners asked about utilities; Snyder confirmed there are no utilities within the unimproved strip.

A board member moved to recommend the vacation; the motion was seconded and the commission voted unanimously to send a recommendation to the county commissioners. Staff said the recommendation will go to the county commissioners at their June 17 meeting at 9:00 a.m.","The Area Plan Commission unanimously recommended that the county commissioners vacate approximately 600 feet of an unimproved 50‑foot platted right‑of‑way in the Thornburg subdivision to resolve landlocked lots and buildings in the right‑of‑way.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525763,"Rezoning request for Terry Rink continued to July 2 at petitioner’s request",154,628000,782000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c&start=628&end=782","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c/thumbnail_628000.jpg","/articles/6525763/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Rezoning-request-for-Terry-Rink-continued-to-July-2-at-petitioners-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525763-75492768fd0fa3218da56f14bf6902db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447724&Signature=OngEi0Br0wDdJR5em64C2iyAGvn8pnCbe7L9wlKS~3umeBA5WhXGx5bSrblmwewaRsOLxX1FMF23aLy4qYtQ~ZgSId5Akm~8uSc3TkdgV8cBSI8SFEv9hXgtkgdppQpFnEb-FT40WU2w~AOtvKNRcz1CvIqObz8f6Fg~9vGGrnnIwk69fwGJQcntQ6VPaq7UZoPXPx4Ytubxae9PxV94Y7FA4El18znntd9Whl-1iiHb8ujCWZO3b671XkEJAWzNrAfUH~gLCtSAi8j7NxbA8KeRfRC8LdET4UIJU5ClIT8v8oRhse1gQS9NJr3axiuGt7W98Po0CXHXfcLaG7Hwvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission continued a rezoning request (Case 2025‑14) for property owned by Terry Rink to its July 2 meeting at the petitioner’s request.

Staff described the request as a rezoning of 2.02 acres from Agricultural (Ag) to Ag‑2 located on the north side of 1050 North, about 100 feet west of 400 East in Van Buren Township. Staff said the Ag‑2 minimum lot size is 1 acre and noted an existing mobile home with a septic system on the parcel. The health department’s Neil Brown indicated setbacks tied to the septic would make it difficult to maintain required separations from new property lines; staff said options could include moving the septic or altering lot lines, both of which carry cost or feasibility questions for the petitioner.

The petitioner, who was not present in the room, requested a one‑month continuance to work with staff and the health department on alternate lot configurations and septic options. Commission members accepted the continuance by motion and unanimous voice vote.

Staff confirmed the item was advertised and property owners were notified; the continuance gives time to evaluate layout options and septic feasibility before the July 2 hearing.","A request to rezone 2.02 acres from Ag to Ag‑2 for property owned by Terry Rink was continued to the July 2 meeting to allow the petitioner time to address septic setback and lot configuration issues.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525768,"Commission approves Tippie Heights Phase 2 final plat contingent on technical corrections",467,161000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c&start=161&end=628","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c/thumbnail_161000.jpg","/articles/6525768/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Commission-approves-Tippie-Heights-Phase-2-final-plat-contingent-on-technical-corrections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525768-c8db35a65c149172b84c981589925ca2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447724&Signature=X8yLcCC0QRqNMazfBDsSxu0dUzLqC2V2sqSX0PdQo8zs1nxRaZQeaQtew~CTHlYjyLQrGQxyQS5EXP8MsH7r9XnvdBlv-MY3T174DNMwyI3QGZzEydxynyGfxflDfkWeqKzvLJwtXtBJqKJlhoMX2sPVtTvJm-qoFE3rFgdrjCyGiFCq0Uya4wHfcGjiuTZhzf1rL6jJo8H0OVgV9gM4EbHks-1XUi8TidAsiZcEBpN5k2LSh-~1vU5R~XkO~1e0L4EYbwXzmXOLVY7C6dU4aHHKK~a1xCxYyEYvbn757UY18AxjJJZSt9rYlIGtMdxnxHAdP1RnkvvRa66SOUVAQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved the final plat for Tippie Heights Phase 2 on the condition the petitioner addresses several technical items identified by staff.

Staff described Tippie Heights Phase 2 as a 41‑lot residential subdivision north of Stanton Lake Road, noting that infrastructure—roads, sewer and drainage—has been installed and is secured by a surety. Staff identified several outstanding technical items that must be corrected before the mylar can be signed and the plat recorded: the title must be revised to read “Tippie Heights Phase 2 and the replat of Tract 1 in Phase 1,” some easements on the north end require clarification (one easement is not centered between lot lines), a few legend items are missing, and the county auditor’s office is still reviewing the legal description. Staff also said the MILR (mylar) has not yet been provided.

Derek Ramsbottom, speaking for Ramsbottom Family Farms, said delays were tied to approval by a new sewer district and that the developer has been working to resolve outstanding items. Commission members discussed whether to continue the item or approve it contingent upon staff verification of corrections. A motion to approve contingent on the area plan director’s sign‑off was made, seconded and carried on a unanimous voice vote.

On the record, staff said that once the outstanding items are corrected and the mylar is provided the plan will be signed and released for recording. Staff indicated the developer has posted surety to cover completion of infrastructure elements, and the commission did not place new substantive conditions on the project beyond the technical corrections and documentation required for recording.","Kosciusko County planning staff and the developer agreed to a contingent approval for the 41‑lot Tippie Heights Phase 2 final plat; the commission approved release of the final plat once technical items are corrected and the mylar is provided.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525772,"Area plan commission approves Miller Yoder Subdivision final plat",205,15000,220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c&start=15&end=220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334285-57ddc5a4a0d0f011981e7adf6292766c/thumbnail_15000.jpg","/articles/6525772/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Area-plan-commission-approves-Miller-Yoder-Subdivision-final-plat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525772-4ac682ed3bc7b9cb6b9395df27696d76/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447724&Signature=k658qYJuNZ4eaE4vyKSzUlSnogo1QyssgwssJhA~OZ9rYuOdIp9biBWonUgxpqQBcetTGcog42i82W3k6LZ7uEthX6gxbcact-gVQxKJWmR9kjwGENs~E7efjObRg6OT44V5KxnyV~hL~KBuJ6vxF-AZm1L4UZMum~Sga2mcbdW4kNtRGrzEB8biYTVeu8c3ypnuOWssK8xOiuGUwk7WCsur9HYJbVhdiZVI6FCyAB4Yu7Q0mO-J-XshGpVrkp4Zn9BeJg38eloj2QS~cR4LVwH2hrzeqNfM2r5IXkEgYcnjivkvGDfJNbEMh66ra51qhGXai15rz0mot1xBn6WcCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve the final plat for the Miller Yoder Subdivision, a two‑lot division off 1150 North, during its regular meeting.

The commission’s staff member presented the case, confirming the final plat matched the preliminary plat previously approved and describing the site layout, including a stub to provide future access and 50 feet of frontage for the new homes. Steve Snyder, speaking on behalf of the petitioner, said owner Barry Miller is ready to begin construction on his new residence in July and asked the commission to sign the final plat for recording.

No members of the public spoke in opposition or support at the hearing. A board member made a motion to accept the final plat; the motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous voice vote.

The recorded action will allow the petitioner to record the plat and proceed toward construction once recording steps are complete. No additional conditions or contingencies were stated on the record.

Documents and staff remarks described the plat as consistent with the preliminary approval; the commission did not identify outstanding technical issues for this case.","Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved the two‑lot final plat for Miller Yoder Subdivision after petitioners confirmed no changes from the preliminary plat and the property owner plans to begin home construction in July.","actionData","errors"]

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Area plan commission begins phased review of zoning ordinance changes, debates CAFOs, venues, shooting ranges, containers and permits

Commission recommends vacation of unopened Thornburg subdivision right‑of‑way to county commissioners

Rezoning request for Terry Rink continued to July 2 at petitioner’s request

Commission approves Tippie Heights Phase 2 final plat contingent on technical corrections

Area plan commission approves Miller Yoder Subdivision final plat